Senior Payroll Administrator

Recruit4staff; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Birthday leave

Job summary

Recruit4staff is currently recruiting for a Senior Payroll Administrator to join our head office in Chester. You will support the delivery of the payroll function, ensuring all processes are completed accurately, on time and in line with payroll legislation and internal controls.

You will handle complex payroll tasks, support checking activities and resolve queries to ensure compliant payroll outputs while maintaining strict confidentiality and high levels of data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing payroll for temporary workers and contractors.
• Strong data entry and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and protect confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for temporary workers and contractors, ensuring accurate and timely payment
• Input payroll data including timesheets, new starters, leavers, adjustments and deductions
• Balance payroll and check prelists
• Upload payslips and maintain payroll records
• Handle payroll queries and tickets and escalate when required
• Ensure payroll activities meet legislation, company processes and internal controls
• Stay up to date with payroll legislation and apply in daily tasks
• Support sending and chasing of timesheets
• Assist with neutral vendor and payroll processes where required
• Build relationships with internal teams regarding payroll queries
• Maintain confidentiality and high data security
• Demonstrate high accuracy, organization and ability to meet deadlines
• Clear communication and problem-solving

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Payroll Administrator to join our team in our head office in Chester. You will support the delivery of the payroll function, ensuring all payroll processes are completed accurately, on time, and in line with payroll legislation and internal controls. You will play a key role in handling more complex payroll tasks, supporting checking activities, and resolving queries to ensure compliant payroll outputs.

• Pay: DOE
• Hours of Work: 9:00 am 5:30 pm Monday to Friday (every 2nd Friday off 9-day fortnight)
• Holidays19 bookable days, plus your birthday in addition to circa 20 Fridays off per year!
• Duration: Permanent

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Processing payroll for temporary workers and contractors, ensuring accurate and timely payment
• Inputting payroll data including timesheets, new starters, leavers, adjustments, and deductions
• Supporting payroll processing, including balancing payroll and checking prelists
• Uploading payslips and maintaining accurate payroll records
• Handling payroll queries and tickets, escalating where required
• Ensuring payroll activities meet legislation, company processes, and internal controls
• Staying up to date with payroll legislation and applying this in daily tasks
• Supporting the sending and chasing of timesheets
• Assisting with neutral vendor and payroll processes where required
• Building strong relationships with internal teams regarding payroll queries
• Maintaining strict confidentiality when handling payroll and employee data
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Strong problem-solving ability

Personal Attributes:

• Willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Proactive approach to improving skills and knowledge
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet payroll deadlines
• Positive attitude towards training and development